Nightguard feels tight around front bottom teeth?

Question

It's been a week since I received my custom fit night guard for my grinding at night. My front bottom teeth are the most sensitive however the mouth guard fits tightly around them and takes some force to take out. My biggest concern is that will it damage my two bottom teeth?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

You are not damaging your lower teeth, but I would call your dentist and have it adjusted.  It will take only a few minutes and the soreness that you are experiencing will be gone within a few days.

James Asaf, DDS · Answer

A common problem with removable dental appliances  is patient compliance. For that reason reason alone, I would suggest getting your night-guard adjusted. If you're not comfortable, you are less likely to "stick" with it.Best of luck.James Asaf, DDS

Desiree Yazdan, DDS · Answer

Your night guard should be around your top teeth.  This will allow your mandible (bottom jaw)  to move freely. When you have a night guard on the bottom teeth, it is possible for your jaw to get stuck on either side.  Although night guards should fit snug to your teeth, it shouldn't be so tight that your teeth feel sensitive.  I would have it adjusted by your dentist.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Your night guard should fit snuggly around your lower teeth. It will not damage them. If you feel that it is so tight that you won't wear it you might consider asking your dentist to adjust it slightly.

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